So today in Human Geo, after we worked out all our problems with the computers and getting our blog posts sent to Mr. Schick, we were given an assignment: read the paper, a Message To Garcia and take notes about it. I saw some words that I didn't understand, but now I know what they mean. One of them was slipshod. Turns out that means a person or method of work that is characterized by lack of interest, organization, thought, and care. I also didn't know what dowdy meant, but now I know it means a person without good style or appearance. I had no clue what maudlin meant but soon figured out it meant overemotional, or tearful or way too sentimental, sometimes while in some type of drunken state. I also found out that missive is a type of letter, usually a long one.
I think what Hubbard is talking about here is Rowan, who was told by the President to be a messenger to Garcia who was somewhere up in the mountains. He took the task, held it to his heart, and completed the task without any hesitation or questions. He passed through many places and ran into many problems but persevered and stuck to it no matter what. I think Hubbard is also sort of praising people who have the same skills, qualities, and work ethic as Rowan. He's praising the people that are willing to carry out responsibilities, can work independently, the people with a strong work ethic, and people who just get the job done right and on time. I think this is also kind of a motivation for people to have the same qualities and work ethic as Rowan.
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